Sega Game Gear Reverse Engineering

Edit on Github | Updated: 1st April 2024

Introduction

Welcome to our page dedicated to Game Gear reverse engineering! The Game Gear was a handheld gaming console that was released by SEGA in 1990, and was notable for its full-color backlit screen and library of classic SEGA games. If you’re interested in learning more about the technical aspects of this console and how it works, you’ve come to the right place.

On this page, we’ve compiled a list of links to other pages that cover various topics related to Game Gear reverse engineering. Whether you’re interested in understanding the hardware architecture of the console, analyzing game code, or exploring the many mods and hacks that have been created by enthusiasts over the years, you’ll find a wealth of resources and information on the pages we’ve linked to.

So grab your Game Gear, and get ready to dive into the exciting world of Game Gear reverse engineering!


Hardware

If you’re interested in reverse engineering software for the Sega Game Gear handheld console, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the hardware that powers it. By comprehending the inner workings of the Game Gear hardware, you can better understand how the software interacts with the hardware and how you can potentially modify or enhance it.

This section of our guide will provide you with comprehensive information and resources on the hardware of the Sega Game Gear, including retail, prototype, and development hardware.

Official Development Hardware

Sega Game Gear Development Hardware

For information about SEGA's Game Gear development hardware check out this post.

Third Party Development Hardware

Krisalis Development Kit (Sega Master System/Game Gear)

For information about the Krisalis 3rd party development hardware check out this post.


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Krisalis Development Kit (Sega Master System/Game Gear)

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